Nutrition facts: sesame seed
| Nutrients (units) / 100 g | Dried | Tahini* |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 573 | 595 |
| Water (g) | 4,69 | 3,05 |
| Protein (g) | 17,73 | 17 |
| Lysine (g) | 0,569 | 0,545 |
| Cystine (g) | 0,358 | 0,343 |
| Methionine (g) | 0,586 | 0,561 |
| Fats (g) | 49,67 | 53,76 |
| Monounsaturates (g) | 18,759 | 20,302 |
| Oleic acid (g) | 18,521 | 20,045 |
| Polyunsaturates (g) | 21,773 | 23,564 |
| Linoleic acid (g) | 21,375 | 23,133 |
| Alpha-linolenic acid (g) | 0,376 | 0,407 |
| Saturates (g) | 6,957 | 7,529 |
| Trans fats (g) | ||
| Carbohydrates (g) | 23,45 | 21,19 |
| Sugars (g) | 0,3 | 0,49 |
| Fructose (g) | ||
| Glucose (g) | ||
| Maltose (g) | ||
| Sucrose (g) | ||
| Fibre (g) | 11,8 | 9,3 |
| Alcohol (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Phytosterols (mg) | 714 | |
| Potassium, K (mg) | 468 | 414 |
| Sodium, Na (mg) | 11 | 115 |
| Calcium, Ca (mg) | 975 | 426 |
| Phosphorus, P (mg) | 629 | 732 |
| Magnesium, Mg (mg) | 351 | 95 |
| Iron, Fe (mg) | 14,55 | 8,95 |
| Zinc, Zn (mg) | 7,75 | 4,62 |
| Copper, Cu (mg) | 4,082 | 1,61 |
| Manganese, Mn (mg) | 2,46 | 1,456 |
| Selenium, Se (µg) | 34,4 | 34,4 |
| Vitamin A, RAE (µg) | 0 | 3 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0,791 | 1,22 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0,247 | 0,473 |
| Niacin (mg) | 4,515 | 5,45 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0,05 | 0,693 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0,79 | 0,149 |
| Folate, DFE (µg) | 97 | 98 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0,25 | 0,25 |
| Vitamin K1 (µg) | 0 | 0 |
*Tahini: from roasted and toasted kernels, most common type
Source: USDA nutrient database (January 2013)